Sound Design and Synth Fundamentals

[@inthemix]

I have updated this video in 2021. Watch the new, improved video here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYHbdmxjeddme6s ►Get My Serum Sound Bank: bit.ly/inthemixstore ▶Time Stamps 0:30 - Basic Waveforms 3:10 - Additive and Subtractive Synthesis 4:35 - Unison 6:50 - Filters 8:15 - Envelopes (ADSR) 11:00 - LFOs 13:20 - FX Processors There will be more advanced sound design videos in the following weeks so stay tuned for more. Thanks for watching, Michael

[@sergioquezada8127]

THANKS A LOT, I REALLY NEEDED THIS VIDEO AND I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IF YOU COULD MAKE AN IN-DEPTH SERUM TUTORIAL

[@suzukislim2838]

Do you have a video on how to add sounds together after you create them because that's where I get stuck. Like I can create some sounds but I don't know how to add them together to make a full track without it sounding like crap. Awesome video btw.

[@vivekmishra3841]

Luv your tuts !!! I am not friendly at beats making and music theory and making chords please make tutorials on that too!! Btw I am greatly inspired by your work sir!!!!😊😊🤗

[@zubayarhossan753]

please make more videos on sound designing.

[@meka4057]

hey, mike thanks a lot. you're the best

[@Piercemxpx]

Legitimately blows me away that you can find this much useful information for free on the internet.

[@Pelucholimon888]

Indeed. Internet is underrated

[@XsizztEdits]

sad times we live in

[@msquaredj9780]

Yeah but we use it for memes and comparing ourselves to other ppl

[@palimo3653]

MsquaredJ sad but true

[@izzyDbuzzin]

@@msquaredj9780 was thinking the same thing. Internet is so powerful but we use it for distractions

[@aldenfarias4873]

Such a good person, spreading knowledge for no cost.

[@aldenfarias4873]

@@TearFoX monetization* btw u don't pay anything

[@blearbenin]

@@TearFoX but we are not paying anything! He deserves that monetization!!

[@trumanwp]

@@TearFoX theres a difference between monetization and charging money lmao

[@inthemix]

#adpocalyse #imbroke

[@inthemix]

It's hilarious that I can put out videos for free and some people still think they cost! Try buying other peoples $199 music production course ;) that'll cost you and you'll be lucky to learn much from it!

[@MrGus937]

I graduated from Full Sail University with a Recording Arts degree. I don’t work in the entertainment industry anymore. When I hear someone who wants to pursue a career in music production or audio engineering, I always tell then that there is no need to spend that amount of money in education; anyone can learn it in KZbin and from books. This is an example of accurate information for FREE! Great video!!!

[@erikwithak6555]

I’ve heard this advice from many sound engineers and producers, this changed my idea of going to college for a music degree from going for knowledge to now going to make connections with other artists and eventually obtaining a career. Do you have any recommendations to make these connections and/or finding a job through either college or online?

[@MrGus937]

@@erikwithak6555 there are many ways you can start networking without actually knowing the job, here are some examples: Look for a job in a backline company Look for a job in an live audio company Look for a job in a rehearsal studio Look for a job in a recording studio Look for a job in a local bar that has live music Hang out at instrument stores and make friends w musicians (specially if the play in bands) Just be aware that those jobs are very physically demanding. Good luck!

[@amondhawes-khalifa1949]

It took this guy less than 15 minutes to explain what I've been trying to figure out on my own for weeks. Stellar video man!

[@OfficialAnarchyz]

Damn, you must be dumb.

[@davidbrussard-composer7372]

@@OfficialAnarchyz Any need?

[@venturer9400]

@@OfficialAnarchyz uncalled for mate, the internet buzzes with clickbaity "tutorials" that often do nothing but confuse people. With tutorials like this one it really does take 15 minutes to learn all the basics, but the ones who make profit on your lack of knowledge obviously won't do that and will stall the learning process for as long as possible.

[@christophkl1295]

Same here

[@HarryAdee]

Its ok @amond Hawes.. Some people are arrogant.. Yes. Ive been trying to undetstand this for more than a year until now.

[@1nut167]

This guy relaxing asf I could watch his tutorials all day

[@MadazzaMusik]

I'm gonna watch him all day everyday

[@NoxiousRob]

It's his gentle Scottish accent that does it

[@chamboyette853]

I looked at a lot of tutorials trying to figure out what LFO meant. And they were all unclear to me. This guy on this video said the magic phrase which made LFO's so much more understandable to me: that the low frequency was not about pitch or low frequencies but that it simply oscillating at rate/speeds which are relatively "slow" meaning that we can hear the changes quite well. Thanks so much. You are the only video which made this clear.

[@edgarnelson956]

hey i am with tears in my eyes the information you are giving is priceless especially for people like mefrom 3rd world countries who cant afford education in music may godrichly bless you brother thanks thanks for your knowledge

[@saladin6644]

i love you brother keep up the work

[@ashj5952]

Without this channel, I wouldn't have learned shit about music production. He has such an amazing way of explaining and simplifying seemingly complicated things.

[@natas-6747]

@Tha_Blk_Bih_Destroyah_2020 What? Thanks for all your excellent tutorials "In The Mix"!

[@hafidiamine]

facts !!!!

[@eylon951]

All the others dont know how to explain shit

[@icebymusic]

This was absolutely perfect. No time wasted, comprehensively covering the most important components with clear examples. Thank you!

[@thomasbreton9674]

Damn, I wish there were so short and simple tutorials on synthesis when I began makin music back in the days... Thank you!

[@mikerotch9341]

I CAN RELATE

[@steveflow1332]

Lol right. Went to school for this and this is basically the first week or two

[@steveflow1332]

phileas - it’s definitely in a book

[@anuraagsaikia6009]

No one really uploads videos like this one. Thanks to you Michael. You are really helping us become better, everyday. Keep it up 👏👏

[@yoshi.4337]

It took you 15 mins to explain to me what I’ve been trying to figure out for months

[@nikolaswalter490]

this guy is so nice it feels like he's trying to sell me something but he isn't lmao

[@salmaca191262]

What did capitalism do to our perception...

[@emmanueloluga9770]

@@salmaca191262 Not capitalism, just human's flawed and broken interpretation of the system

[@akashdan3272]

I feel the same

[@nikolaswalter490]

Mare carrier ok boomer

[@PacManiacDK]

Tell me right now, that you honestly don't want to buy Serum after this! I hope he gets a cut...

[@SuperThemelody]

Please go deeper into sound design, I love when you explain everything so clearly Michael :)

[@inthemix]

Thank you, I just osted a more advanced video and there will be many more coming soon :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qp3cmIyNmrStisk

[@0xhhhhff]

@@inthemix glad sir

[@ryusbubbles5236]

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[@sanchit8818]

Explained it so simply.. This is my first sound design tutorial and I didn't feel out of place. Kudos to you!

[@BeamGraphix]

This is probably one of the best tutorials i've watched on KZbin! Nice one!

[@Tinyradio]

Watched a few sound design videos. They *sort of* made sense. But once you do a video on it, it all seems to settle in the mind. You're a great communicator. Keep at it. And thanks,

[@giftyngoe5081]

So right.

[@GLamoRousCooKie]

Thank you so very much. I'm a classically trained pianist who just got into electronic music production and needless to say the sound design is making my head hurt. A lot. Thank you so much for your clear explanation, you've honestly helped me more than any other tutorial.

[@alijahpelletier]

Literally just explained in 15 minutes everything I’ve been trying to learn on my own for months... this was so helpful, truly appreciated. Earned yourself a sub!

[@prat2609]

You are threatening jobs man! It's so cool that you explained these things in a small video which generally takes years for people to figure out! Great man!

[@XanderPerezayylmao]

6:15, i found the way I want to make music. Those three chords you played when you added unison, hearing them grow and develop instantly literally almost brought tears to my eyes

[@PaulMalpas]

Even after 33 years since learning all this on my CZ101, this was clear, enlightening and educational. Top quality.

[@phunque]

Where was this when I was starting out several years ago?! So clear and well-communicated. Keep going!

[@emmanueloluga9770]

This was a combination of his presentation style, the GUI creation from the programmers, and decades of detailed sound design

[@ResurrectingJiriki]

This video has just the right synthesis of basic sound knowledge and technical information, as it oscillates harmonically between the amount of detail and practical use for it.

[@berrie-music]

Finally I understand the logic behind creating a sound! The visualization really helps.

[@stangoodspeed]

I wish he would teach other subjects like math, physics. One of the best teachers I have ever come across. Incredible

[@willemfeltkamp5314]

I don’t think it’s possible to be more effective in explaining this stuff in a short amount of time. Thanks a lot!

[@brotosynthesisbs8894]

Best channel ever, I'm genuinely starting to feel like I have a little home here and it feels so nice tuning into your videos; they all have a very welcoming and warm feel around them.

[@ImmensusMusic]

For those who don't have Serum you can easily add LFO's via the Fruity Love Philter on the mixer. Great video Mike! Best tutorials on youtube :)

[@legendson5567]

Well thank you, sir.

[@abbas1ne]

Just pirate it ffs

[@VIRGIINBOY]

@@abbas1ne YoU WOuLDn'T dOwNLoAd a CAr WOuLd yOu?

[@purpsadness9670]

4 years later and you can still learn so much that other people forget to mention in this video 10/10

[@rei5005]

My biggest set-back has been my lack of knowledge about these functions in my DAW and not knowing where to start to educate myself. This video helped A LOT. Thank you!

[@inthemix]

You're more than welcome!

[@djmeshtro1050]

Once again, thank you so much for taking care into creating these contents of music production techniques. Keep it up... will always be greatful for this channel

[@arjunad8766]

The only video that is not a showoff and actually teaching. That LFO section was what i needed. Thanks for this extremely valuable video.

[@michaelvillar8897]

This is one of the most useful and informative videos I have ever seen. Thank you.

[@squidandchips]

I've been a bassist and guitarist for years, now dipping my toes into the world of synth and DAWs etc. This video has cleared a lot of the initial fog! Very well explained and great visual content to complement it. Thanks fella, that was a lot of help! :-)

[@7even_beats]

This man talks in asmr Wonderful vid btw!

[@slackbraham]

asmr adsr

[@JC-yy8iv]

This was one of the most helpful videos I've ever found in my life! Been recording for a long time, but I've always been intimidated by sound design, always meaning to learn but just putting it off, relying on presets or just fiddling with the controls, sort of half-understanding what they were doing. This tutorial was amazing, for me it's the perfect amount of detail, making everything super easy to understand, but not belaboring any points or making it tedious. I'm so glad I found your channel!

[@vladbobe26]

For someone who's arrived here by mistake looking for something else, I can't thank you enough for explaining these things so eloquently. Subbed.

[@47buddhists97]

meanwhile other channels try to milk this info with 45min long videos for 10 parts lol. thank you man. this finally answered everything after 1yr of trying to figure it out!!

[@BassBoostedIndia]

Here I am again bing watching In The Mix Channel. Dude, you're doing a great work and yes, this video was impeccable.

[@Issthi]

Me when the bing watching this impeccable video 😮

[@ademrax01]

For someone who doesn't quite understand any synth fundamentals. The graphs really helped me to understand the way overlapping waves together changes the synth instrument.

[@TearFoX]

Thanks for all the tutorials You always makes me pro Even tho I'm an ultra noob in production 💙 ❤️

[@SmokedLasan]

Procyon I'm already dead. #hypernoob

[@BasedBalboni]

This^

[@12stepsbeyondtheeventhorizon]

Just now getting into music, I've watched a plethora of tutorials. None of them were nearly as good as this one. That's a sub if I've ever seen one.

[@666g59]

This video felt like it went by in the length of a youtube short, but it was 15 minutes. Genuinely loved learning all that, thank you.

[@aznbaddy]

Can I say I love you? I've been struggling trying to understand synthesis and you broke it down in 14 mins!!!!

[@john_dren]

This is one of the most valuable and informative videos I have watched in 8 years of producing music, thank you 🙏🏼

[@gerryk9]

You are an amazing teacher. Your choice of serum for graphic views of what you’re discussing was a brilliant choice. So many instructors talk without visual aid. Your tutorial is THEE BEST for beginners

[@sennabullet]

Just getting started with sound design myself...and I can't thank you enough for your clear, articulate, introduction to the subject. You did a fantastic job of showing what is important in a way that made it super easy to follow. I really look forward to more videos like this from you. Thank you again.

[@Runneround]

wicked tutorial man i went way too long without this knowledge and everything makes sense now! thank you v much

[@cawashka]

Same here!

[@gumbulgan]

I’m a film maker who knows very little about music and I’ve been trying to learn more about how to make my own sound design and this was amazing! You explained so many audio concepts that I’ve learnt about in film making but had no idea what they really did, like the filters and ADSR. Thank you so much 🙏

[@crankbit2401]

bro, I am really grateful for you being available to the community.I just started but you got my favourite youtuber in that field. Just so well educated, so calm, so detailed and just having the feeling that you really want to teach something. Keep up the amazing work

[@tiaroque]

Best teacher I've seen ever on youtube

[@mangalisomdingi9733]

Was getting bored with my chord progressions and instruments/sounds, this opened up a world of options now

[@peridone]

The way you explain things is so engaging and simple, you’re a great teacher. thank you 🙏🏼

[@TarulMan]

This is a phenomenal tutorial! I like how succinct you are in your descriptions; I find that a lot of other mixing tutorials tend to drone or get bogged down by tangents. By sticking to the script and focusing on the essentials, you've created a great learning experience for students :)

[@doughboi2145]

Bro I have been putting off learning this for years. You just made an adhd man focus for 15 minutes straight and learn things. THANK YOU.

[@FedeKai95]

Dude, that pluck sound soundes so good that I almost cried. Thanks for your lessons! Greetings from Argentina!

[@haaslegato]

Thanks for your tutorial on sound design. I reviewed the entire playlist and took notes on each video, learning about the capabilities of a polyphonic synthesizer and automations. I couldn't ask for a more organized, explanatory tutorial. Again, thank you so much.

[@inthemix]

You’re welcome! I hope some of the more recent videos were helpful too. I remade this fundamentals video with a free synthesiser too :)

[@juannievesjr5962]

Thank you for making something complete simple. That is the sign of a gifted teacher.

[@markhalls8206]

Dude I'm new to music production and had no idea how sound design worked but this video really helped!!! It's amazing that you do this for free I really appreciate you taking the time to make this video!

[@avolvemusic]

Finally I've found a nice sound design tutorial. Learned a lot from this, appreciate it man!

[@lexluthier8290]

Complete synth noob - I came here after watching your more recent tutorial on Vital. Two videos from you and I've learned more in 30 minutes than watching many hours of incomprehensible drivel on many other channels. Thank you mate, you're a godsend.

[@KD9-37]

I just learned so so much in just 14:41 minutes, OMG. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!

[@Djboyrimo]

Dude you are a legend! As I keep watching your videos, literally most of my questions are getting answered through your vids and now I'm feeling more confident about making my sounds! Thanks bro!

[@codenamedancerx]

J_El_Rey are you trying to fight dude don’t talk to my friend like that

[@jtabel]

This is a really helpful tutorial because most synth tutorials that I've watched only give you instructions relative to a specific synth plugin, but they don't actually tell you what each parameter actually does. So if they're using a more expensive plugin like Serum and you're using a stock plugin, the information they give isn't super useful. So this is nice, cause it gives some of that information you'll see in those tutorials a little more meaning. You'll actually be able to understand what you're changing about the synth as opposed to just "turn this knob to here and that knob to there"

[@PaulRobinson95]

This is easily the most informative video on music production that I've seen on KZbin. Thank you. 💯💯💯

[@KublaCarn]

Note to self: square waves plus sines waves equals a row a D's (phalluses).

[@SethBelmarez]

Thanks mike! 😇 I really appreciate everything you do for us !

[@jorisvanaken3565]

This was honestly, so good. I really feel like i have learned in this 14 minutes. Thank you!

[@davidbrown4218]

Thank you so much. Of all the tutorials for digital music production across KZbin these are just the best. Such a smart, intelligent guy with no bullshit! Absolutely brilliant! Thank you.

[@spykerKonyn]

I am so happy I found this channel. I cannot even begin to explain how helpful these video's are to me. Thanks!

[@inthemix]

Thanks for the kind words, you made my day :)

[@jonnymillis1098]

mate thats the best Synth tutorial i've seen yet, subbed!

[@cosmosummers3627]

Spent hours and hours trying to work out what each button and slider do on my own and got hardly anywhere, I do like trying to work things out sometimes but honestly, it was starting to get a little frustrating. Wish I had come here sooner, but thankfully I got here in the end and now it has all become much clearer. I also now understand what my science teacher was trying to demonstrate about sound waves using a giant spring 30 odd years ago lol. Thank you so much :)

[@detraquez]

Finally i found a person who is just straight on the point and is very best at his explanations. I've been watching many tutorials on KZbin but none of them helped me (Cuz of their worst voice,lots of promotions,premium courses,etc) and i lost the hope of becoming a Music Producer. But your videos helped me a lot. Keep posting dude. LOVE FROM INDIA..

[@palakchaudhary562]

Thank you so much for the tutorial ♥️🙏 you're such an amazing guy.

[@basslinephunk3441]

👍👍👍Great video! Very clear and concise. Keep them coming. Thanks.

[@anders6326]

I randomly decided to click on this vid (many of your guides got me into FL Studio in fact!) just to see if I'd understand synths more, and WOW You somehow explained all these complicated sounding acronyms clearly and concisely in sub- 15 mins! I especially love how you use visuals to communicate audio concepts. I hope to donate to you soon as I can, Mix! Thanks for making your lessons free

[@ShiroIsMyName]

You managed to give me the motivation I needed to start making music, thank you so much !

[@cowboyboots9]

I use LMMS for those looking for a free program. Great video!

[@vikrambhavsar3558]

How does it compare to fl? which suits you better?

[@Ardorstorm]

@@vikrambhavsar3558 lmms has a triosc built in as the main instrument, so that's fecking cool, and you can get a lot of plugins without having to pay (you pretty much can't get plugins in fl free ver)

[@Djomlaxx]

This is the best synth tutorial on KZbin by far! 🙌 It really opened my eyes to how synths work. Thank you so much, Michael-fantastic video!

[@ghostalgic901]

Dude I have learnt a lot from you, thank you. This is definitely my favorite FL tutorials channel.

[@Julien4PresidentxD]

I Love how you explain things! Continue your great work! Thx to you, i am getting better and better!

[@salaheddineouazad3766]

Man, you just explained the sound design in the most simple and complete way, thank you so much !!!

[@daenbondoc1665]

Amazing work! Thank you so much! Please do more of this!! 🙏

[@shobhitsh9488]

Your work is phenomenal... I've liked this video even before watching it

[@mark0Sullivan]

As someone who is very musical but finds the technical side of things very intimidating and confusing, this is extremely helpful as a beginner to help take baby steps and find the whole sound design process far less scary. So eloquent. Thank you!

[@MOONKEZ.]

Okay i learned so much in one video...thank you for making it more simple

[@delijica]

Fantastic tutorial, just what I needed at this point..you're a great teacher! Thanks for making this! Cheers my man🙏❤️️

[@bryannestor5297]

I'm trying to get into EDM music production and this video helps so much! It is very overwhelming trying to learn how to design your own sounds. Seriously, THANK YOU!!!

[@50ulEat3r]

Hows it going so far? I was watching edm artist interviews today and suddenly feel inspired/thinking of picking this up.

[@bryannestor5297]

@@50ulEat3r It’s going great! It’s so much fun!!! It’s crazy how much I’ve learned and picked up in the last few months. I know it’s going to take a lot of time to get really good and produce anything worth releasing, but damn it’s worth it! Even if it doesn’t turn into a career I absolutely love doing it!

[@ThabisoUnabisharla]

Good and Informative tutorial as always, much appreciated all the way from South Africa🇿🇦

[@CoolDudeClem]

6:06 "you gotta be careful you don't de-tune them too much" Tell that to all those EDM producers out there! They use so much de-tuning that it just ends up sounding like a swarm of bees and not musical at all! The right amount of de tuning does sound really nice though.

[@jacquebussey5626]

Such great information. I am Looking forward to watching more of these videos. Thank you for your time and dedication.

[@kazzykey]

Holy shit this is amazing so well spoken explained clear and concise

[@gabrielnesta1270]

It's really helpful, you deserve a massive amount of subs for this, thank you 😁, cheers from 🇮🇩 !

[@sachittakkar3998]

Thank you for the video. I am a music production teacher and my fundamentals about sound design weren't clear. After watching this video and applying things practically i can now teach the topic to the students. I hope you wont mind. Thank you.

[@The_Top_Striker]

Much love man!💛🥰 You are giving such good information that most teachers charge to teach😋💛

[@9skiez238]

I didn't knew the FBI is a fan of Music. 😂🤙🏻

[@anujeetghosh6654]

Sir ,Thanks A Lot For This Tutorial Video... It Is Very Very Important.

[@nana-cc6yk]

2:40 I love that lil pause, great video thanks for helping so much people

[@Volttaone]

Your channel is one of the good reasons I stay on FL studio!👍😎

[@gopashishharikrishnan6313]

I want more!!! You're really good at explaining. Subbed